Will you be flying over the holidays this year? With inevitable airport delays and dismal in-flight food options, packing a meal for the plane has become essential, but also more complicated, thanks to tighter security. What can we carry on the plane? Here are some answers — and fresh ideas.

The TSA website states that you can carry on up to 3.4 ounces (100 ml) of the following liquid or gel-like foods:

Although plastic and butter knives are officially allowed and forks are not listed as prohibited items, it's usually best to play it safe and bring foods that can be eaten with your hands or a plastic spoon. Having a delicious homemade meal in your carry-on and no utensils to eat it might be worse than no meal at all!